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AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING!

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Summer sunrise from the pier
House facing the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway with beach views from the deck.
Oversized deck looking over the ICW at the Gulf of Mexico
Sit in the two captain's chairs while enjoying a cool beverage
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bay City, TX
  • Caney Creek
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sargent Corkscrew Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sargent Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eagle Air Park (BZT)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING!

EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE COASTAL GETAWAY AT THE BLUE FISH BOWL

Escape the ordinary in our newly built coastal haven situated along the picturesque Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of this waterfront retreat. As you unwind, gaze at the awe-inspiring Gulf views, watch passing barges, and marvel at fishing boats as they embark on their daily quests. Let the day begin with a steaming cup of coffee on our spacious deck, offering a front-row seat to the mesmerizing sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. In the evening, savor a glass of wine or your favorite IPA as you witness the horizon paint itself with rich, vibrant hues during the sunset.

A BEACH LOVERS PARADISE
Kick off your shoes and feel the soft sand beneath your toes as you embark on a leisurely 3-mile drive to the beach. Upon crossing the ICW bridge, choose your perfect spot to run with the waves, and consider the tranquility down Canal Dr for a bit more privacy. Adventurous souls can continue their journey along the beach in a 4x4 vehicle, discovering the renowned Mitchell’s Cut to the right, where the Gulf waters flow into the ICW, offering fantastic year-round fishing opportunities. (Note: A 4x4 vehicle is recommended for venturing to the cut, and always be mindful of the tides to ensure a safe experience.)

ANGLER'S PARADISE
Reel in the best fishing Texas has to offer from our property's pier under the enchanting glow of pier lights. Catch various inshore fish species, including speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum, and sand trout. The ICW is teeming with blue crabs; use our provided traps for a mouthwatering crab boil. Clean your catch with ease at our newly constructed fish cleaning station, complete with a sink, cutting board, and a shaded roof to keep you comfortable during the summer heat.

BOATING CONVENIENCE
In September 2020, we added a 10'x30' wooden dock, ensuring secure boat mooring.

COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES
Inside, our bright 3-bedroom, 2-bath open concept living room and kitchen offer ample space for socializing and meal preparation in a fully stocked kitchen. Relax in the living room equipped with a 55” LCD television, YouTube TV, DVD player, and a wide selection of movies. Sink into the comfort of two La-Z-Boy® recliners and two cozy La-Z-Boy® pull-out sofas with queen beds.

LUXURIOUS BEDROOMS
The master bedroom has firm mattresses with adjustable bases for your comfort. Two of the bedrooms feature sumptuous Serta iComfort Blue Fusion Pillowtop Hybrid mattresses topped with Cooling Mattress Toppers, guaranteeing restful nights. Crisp white 1800-thread-count hotel collection linen sheets, microfleece blankets, and an abundance of pillows make these bedrooms perfect for post-fishing or beachcombing naps.
The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed, a dresser, two side tables with lamps, and USB outlets for your electronic devices. The master bathroom offers an oversized mirror, spacious countertop, and a subway-tiled walk-in shower with a bold blue sea glass accent. The tranquil second bedroom includes a queen-size bed, dresser, and nightstand. The third bedroom is designed for relaxation with two full beds, a dresser, and nightstands. The hall bath is equipped with a soaker tub for serene bath time. White luxury towels are provided.

FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN & DINING
Enjoy picturesque views while preparing meals in our fully stocked kitchen, complete with an island bar and seating for chatting over breakfast. An additional eating/game table accommodates six. The kitchen is equipped with a cooktop/double oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, K-cup coffee maker, 12-serving coffee pot, espresso maker, a wide array of pots, pans, bowls, utensils, glasses, and a blender for your favorite slushy beverages. For a true coastal experience, grill freshly caught fish, steaks, or burgers on the charcoal grill located on the oversized deck and dine at our custom-built octagon table with seating for eight, all while watching the graceful pelicans glide over the water.

CONVENIENT AMENITIES
Our property is equipped with a lighted fish cleaning station, ensuring you can clean and bag your fish with ease at any time of the day or night. It features a sink for washing off and holding your catch, a generous 46" cutting board, and ample lighting.
Escape the Ordinary at the Blue Fish Bowl

Additional Features:
• Dog-Friendly
• Wi-Fi
• Five-minute drive to the beach over the last swing bridge crossing the ICW
• Laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer
• Smart TVs in the living room and master bedroom
• Board games and puzzles
• Oversized concrete driveway for boat trailer and truck parking
• Electrical outlets located in the carport for charging boat batteries
• Hose bib for flushing motors and washing off sand

Property manager

Jennifer Bryson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay City

Located in Bay City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Intracoastal Waterway and Dead Caney Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bay City, TX

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dead Caney Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caney Creek - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sargent Corkscrew Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sargent Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, TX (VCT-Victoria Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Trap Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A Little Taste of Sargent - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hookers Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪On The Corner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AMAZING WATERFRONT RETREAT W/ STUNNING GULF VIEWS AND FANTASTIC FISHING! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Intracoastal Waterway and Dead Caney Lake. Caney Creek and Sargent Corkscrew Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific

House is absolutely as described and everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

A few friends got together here for fishing and a get away. Well worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 2025

Enjoyed our stay in March - everything was just as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach and Fishing

Easy little drive to the beach and ideal set up for fishing. Great home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very comfortable. Enjoyed the view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The house was amazing and clean. So many games for the kiddos to play. We enjoyed catching lots of crabs in the crab traps and fishing off the dock. Great location and friendly neighbors. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tigre T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

We had such a amazing time here at this property! It really has everything you can think of and need! From the time you walk in you feel like you are at home. The kitchen has every gadget you could ever need. If you plan on catching crabs, they supply you with everything you need including crabing traps, boiling pots, crab utensils, and platters. Fishing is so much fun right out the back door off the dock. The view is very nice from the balcony especially in the mornings while enjoying a cup of coffee. The house is stocked full of games that our kids enjoyed! Bait shops are just down the street which made it very convenient for fishing. This is really the perfect place to stay if relaxing and fishing is on your agenda! The beach is not too far away either and we even enjoyed a day there! Loved our stay here and will be returning later on in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

The property is incredible. Anything and everything you need is available. The neighbors, on the other hand, are not so great. The constable was called twice because we had “too many people” and noise complaint at 9pm on a Saturday. The constable did not send anyone home and said we do not seem to be disturbing anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kay b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a great stay with friends and enjoyed the fishing. House was beautifully decorated and immaculate. View was amazing Hosts have furnished kitchen very well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on the ICW!

This house is amazing—so clean and well stocked. Extremely comfortable beds, big shopper and plenty of towels! This is our 2nd stay, but not the last. Great fishing on the pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Spacious! Host is super responsive! Would book there again!!! And the house is sooo beautiful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property looking forward to stay there again

House was just what they said it was going to be. Couldn’t be any better. Thanks for the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was a great experience, it is a beautiful and clean house, we would stay there again. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time had by all

Very nice place to spend a little vacation time with family. Caught lots of fish and crabs. Will book this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family/Friends Getaway

Great location with view of the gulf and intracoastal. The house and porch are perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house on the ICW!

House is very nice, clean, lots of room! All the little touches of decor, complete kitchen accessories, etc are such a plus! Nice lighted pier! Already booked our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place in Sargent

Everything about the house was awesome, kids had a blast catching a huge variety of fish off the dock, back porch was awesome, fishing dock was awesome, house was awesome, and the view was awesome. Literally the best place I’ve stayed at down there and I used to own property there. We definitely found a new go to for Sargent trips
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with great views!

enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic waterfront home!

We loved this home and it's location - definitely the best furnished home we have ever rented through VRBO. The host was very responsive and communicated well. We'll plan to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay in Sargent

this property was amazing, we all enjoyed our stay and will plan a trip to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The check in process was SUPER easy. The place was extremely clean and comfortable. We contacted the host about the type of coffee pot… she had great response time! We highly recommend this property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved it!

Enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect for our group and look forward to coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place!

We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our fishing trip

This place was fantastic. Everything was perfect. We all had a great time. The fishing was very good. Would diffently come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fallon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach home

Wonderful place, great fishing, kids had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Bryson

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My husband and I are empty nesters that needed a retreat to escape our stressful jobs in Houston. After renting several places in Sargent, we fell in love with the area. We decided to build our own paradise in 2019 on the ICW. Both of us love to relax and just take it easy.

Why they chose this property

The ICW was the perfect choice! There's almost always a Gulf breeze to keep you cool in the summer. My husband loves to fish and East Matagorda Bay is one of only two bays that consistently yields trophy speckled trout. When fishing in the ICW, you never know what to expect because so many fish travel the tidal movement and the deep water of the shipping lane. I love the serenity of the Gulf waves crashing and the sounds of the nautical birds and the ships going by. This is where we have found peace and relaxation to recharge our batteries.

What makes this property unique

There's nothing like watching the sunrise down the ICW and out of the gulf as the sun moves farther south during the cooler months. The hues from the sunset are bold and majestic and just take your breath away. Sargent is a quaint little town with very little traffic and everyone is just so nice and care free.

Languages:

English

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